Weddle did, however, explain how the banned substance was unknowingly ingested. According to...

Weddle did, however, explain how the banned substance was unknowingly ingested. According to Weddle, Gregory attended the Aaron's 499 NASCAR race at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway the weekend of April 25 with some friends. During the trip, it is believed that Gregory consumed a drink that was tainted. That occurred shortly before he was randomly drug-tested by the NFL in early May.

A drug on the list of banned performance-enhancing drugs was discovered, which eventually led to Gregory's suspension. In addition to anabolic steroids, banned performance enhancers include anti-estrogenic agents, diuretics and stimulants including cold medication containing pseudoephedrine, prescription drugs like Adderall, Ritalin and over-the-counter herbs like bitter orange, among others.

Though Gregory prefers not to disclose the exact substance, Weddle didn't want his friend's name and reputation to be associated with steroids any longer.

"It's unfortunate that people put that (steroid stigma) on him when they don't really know what's going on," Weddle said. "Hopefully, people will understand that it wasn't anything close to him taking steroids. It was an unlucky situation where he got his drink drugged. Stuff like that happens, and when it does, you're (out of luck)."

Weddle rushes to suspended Gregory's defense

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That is oddly specific. How does he know that this particular drink was the issue? Did he test this drink after the fact to confirm it had something in it? Who spiked the drink? Why would someone spike a drink with a PED? I didn’t realize NASCAR was such a hotbed of athletic stimulants?

by Orz on Oct 8, 2010 12:41 PM PDT reply actions

some one slipped him a mickey?

sounds fishy. There is no way a NY boy like Gregory was at nascar. That is just ridiculous.

by Stephen (shaynes41) on Oct 8, 2010 12:55 PM PDT reply actions

rufie colada? Maybe some lady was trying to ‘cromartie’ her way to lifetime support payments…

by Orz on Oct 8, 2010 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Oh yeah! Who cares about the substance now?

We wanna know if Gregory woke up missing his drawers and his shoes on the wrong feet. The plot thickens.

by Trendsearcher on Oct 8, 2010 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions

This story is complete garbage

But its a nice try. I believe everything Weddle said, I just doubt the Gregory would take a red cup from someone random Nascar dude and start souping

IMO

by Foilhat on Oct 8, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Didn't you ever watch Taladega Nights?

I wiiill beat ju Ricky Bobby (he just didn’t say where). Maybe gregory was getting some of that…

by Trendsearcher on Oct 8, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Im guessing

something more along the line of Jemarcus he maybe “unknowingly” had some drank.

by TioTheo on Oct 8, 2010 1:20 PM PDT reply actions

Jamarcus was addicted

Not quite the same situation. At all.

Blake Griffin.

by losbolts on Oct 8, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions

I didn't mean

he was addicted just that he might have drank some type of cough syrup/cold med combo that someone was serving.

by TioTheo on Oct 8, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions

btw

not that it was drank but some cough/cold mixed w alcohol or other “fun stuff”.

by TioTheo on Oct 8, 2010 1:22 PM PDT reply actions

Of course it's true

Weddle can’t lie, he’s Mormon!

by sd_Baby-B on Oct 8, 2010 1:55 PM PDT reply actions

(I hope that wasn’t offensive to anyone. The Mormons I know chuckle at such comments, but I understand not all are the same. So… if you were offended… sorry in advance)

by sd_Baby-B on Oct 8, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Second hand defense makes me suspicious..

Honestly, if it was something along these lines, Gregory should just come out with a story of, " This is what happened… I shouldn’t of drank this.. I had no idea it was in there… I apologize to the fans and the club…"

Weddle coming out to defend him, while honorable, makes me wonder. Especially since Gregory is not going to comment on what the substance was.

A quick explanation and apology will do more to repair his image with the fans then anything else.

by ArksnBolts on Oct 8, 2010 2:01 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Absolutely!!

Especially if it was specifically juice. Revealing the substance does not hurt him, holding it back gives everyone including Eric Weddle artistic license to speculate.

He’s already received the punishment, let hear about the crime.

by Trendsearcher on Oct 8, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions

“It’s unfortunate that people put that (steroid stigma) on him "
(…) = shit
“Stuff like that happens, and when it does, you’re (out of luck).”
(…) = fucked

by LAZBOYxBE on Oct 8, 2010 2:41 PM PDT reply actions

I guess

if the standard was ‘beyond a reasonable doubt,’ I’d let him go, but if it were ‘preponderance of evidence’ I would hold him liable.

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by Brian (DaBolts) on Oct 8, 2010 5:44 PM PDT reply actions

The fans should have a looser standard than the League.

If a player has been in the NFL for a long time and blows a test, you the fan can chalk it up to “shit happens.” The League can’t; they have to suspend the guy. They can (and do) acknowledge that “shit happens,” but it doesn’t factor into their equation. The only defense for the League is “I didn’t really have the stuff in my body.” “I don’t know how it got there,” or, better still, a good excuse (and there are some) is for the fans and coaches.

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by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Oct 8, 2010 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Im more worried about him attending a nascar event than the steroids thing.

by X_47 on Oct 9, 2010 12:15 AM PDT reply actions

agreed

I dont know how anyone that grew up next to the ocean could be dumb enough to watch cars drive in a circle

IMO

by Foilhat on Oct 9, 2010 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions

Speaking of dumb people...

You’d have to be pretty stupid to think NASCAR is just cars driving in a circle.

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by Richard Wade on Oct 9, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions

That's right

There’s passing and uhh… peeing on yourself!

6/10/2010 - Tra Thomas signs with the Chargers
8/21/2010 - Tra Thomas retires.

That was fast.

by SD FTW on Oct 9, 2010 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Sorry, it's actually an OVAL!

6/10/2010 - Tra Thomas signs with the Chargers
8/21/2010 - Tra Thomas retires.

That was fast.

by SD FTW on Oct 9, 2010 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions

That's right!

There are straight aways too!

The dumb ones are the people sitting near the fence on those corners. That would freek me the F OUT all those cars a few feet away going what? 150? No way does that barrier save your butt when said cars come unglued in the turn.

by Trendsearcher on Oct 9, 2010 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions

I believe Weddle

He’s a pretty straight up guy. There would be no reason to stick his neck out for someone else. Plus, maybe he was at Talladega. He seems like the sort.

6/10/2010 - Tra Thomas signs with the Chargers
8/21/2010 - Tra Thomas retires.

That was fast.

by SD FTW on Oct 9, 2010 6:43 PM PDT reply actions